Acts 13:39

Afrikaans DB 2006 (Die Boodskap)

Ja, Hy kan selfs daardie sondes van julle wegvat wat die wet van Moses nie kan wegvat nie. Elkeen wat in Jesus glo, se saak met God is weer in orde.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Acts says that through Jesus Christ, all who believe in Him are made right with God. It emphasizes that this justification comes not by following the law of Moses but through faith in Jesus.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big mess and can't clean it up yourself no matter how hard you try. Now imagine someone comes and cleans it up for you just because they love you. That's like what Jesus does – He makes everything right between us and God when we believe in Him, even if we couldn’t do it on our own.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around the middle of the first century AD. It was aimed at explaining to Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians how their faith relates to the Jewish heritage and laws.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where someone feels condemned by societal rules or legal systems that are impossible to fully comply with. This verse encourages them to look beyond such limitations, trusting in Jesus for ultimate justification and freedom from guilt.

Topics

• salvation
• faith
• justification
• law of Moses
• forgiveness
• hope

Related Verses

• Romans 3:28
• Galatians 2:16
• Hebrews 10:4
• Psalm 32:1-2
• John 3:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the law of Moses justify someone?

According to this verse, no. Justification comes through belief in Jesus Christ and not by adherence to the law.

How is justification from all things achieved?

It's achieved through faith in Jesus Christ who makes it possible for believers to be right with God.

Who wrote Acts 13:39 and when was it written?

The Book of Acts, including verse 13:39, was likely written by Luke around the middle of the first century AD.

What is the main message of Acts 13:39 for today's believers?

It affirms that salvation and justification come through faith in Jesus Christ alone, offering freedom from the burden of following laws to achieve righteousness.